When I arrived in Cannes, I was full of excitement—but within days, things took a turn I couldn’t have predicted. Both of my debit cards were stolen, and two hosts on major platforms left me without a place to stay. One even demanded an extra €500 to give me the door code, despite full payment.
Alone at midnight with heavy bags and no access to the apartment I booked, I ended up walking to a hotel who kindly took me in. It took hours of back-and-forth just to get partial refunds from platforms that seemed more AI than human.
The whole experience left me emotionally drained and questioning whether I could keep going. But later in the trip, a friend connected me with Living on the Côte d'Azur( https://www.livingonthecotedazur.com/ ), a local company that helps expats and second-home buyers. They listened, explained the local system, and made me feel human again.
This experience reminded me how valuable it is to have real, personal support when you're far from home. If you’re navigating the housing scene in southern France, especially as a newcomer, don’t hesitate to ask for help early—it can make all the difference.
Alone at midnight with heavy bags and no access to the apartment I booked, I ended up walking to a hotel who kindly took me in. It took hours of back-and-forth just to get partial refunds from platforms that seemed more AI than human.
The whole experience left me emotionally drained and questioning whether I could keep going. But later in the trip, a friend connected me with Living on the Côte d'Azur( https://www.livingonthecotedazur.com/ ), a local company that helps expats and second-home buyers. They listened, explained the local system, and made me feel human again.
This experience reminded me how valuable it is to have real, personal support when you're far from home. If you’re navigating the housing scene in southern France, especially as a newcomer, don’t hesitate to ask for help early—it can make all the difference.
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